Quicken is described as 'Prominent personal finance software in the United States, designed to simplify the management of your financial matters. It provides a comprehensive platform to monitor spending, maintain daily finances, and adhere to a budget' and is a Budget Manager in the business & commerce category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Quicken for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac apps. The best Quicken alternative is GnuCash, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Quicken are CountAbout, HomeBank, MoneyManager Ex and Moneydance.
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